I took my parents, who are visiting from Newfoundland, up to the ReynoldsMuseum in Wetaskewan (just south of Edmonton, Alberta) yesterday. This isa Museum dedicated to Stan Reynold, an avid collector of mechanical stufflike antique cars, trucks, farm equipment, construction equipment and my favorite, planes. The Museum was built by the provincial govt. to housethe collection. Stan still runs a scrap yard containing hundreds of old used antique machinery including hundreds of pre 1950 vehicles (lots of Model A and T stuff; hint, hint, nudge, nudge, say no more!)Anyway, hanging from the ceiling of the museum is a wonderful, Model Apowered Piet! I'm not sure if it's in flying condition, but it wasbeautifully restored in a red with white trim. The placard mentioned thatthe engine had been modified by adding a thrust bearing and pressurized oil system and was built in the 30's. These museum guys are used torebuilding show quality cars and equipment so the plane is in much betterthan new condition (the finish is way too shiny for a '30's plane
. Unfortunately, I had forgotten to take my flash, so I couldn't get a goodpic. However, we will be returning and I'll definitely get a picture for the web page.Some of the other interesting planes were the Curtis Canuck (CanadianJenny, I think), a 1919 homebuilt Reynold's Special (Model A powered, Bleriot look-a like), and a beautiful C-37 Airmaster. The last was mypersonal favorite. 155 mph on 145 hp radial. I had never seen one before but it's a 4 place, rag and tube, cantilevered high wing that looks like aminiature C-190/195. The first thing you notice is the 1' deep spar boxthat runs right behind the first row of seats (right height for a headrestfor the front seats). This would make a really neat homebuilt although you'd probably have to go to a Lyc 160-180 hp engine as the Warner radialsare getting pretty scarce.Sorry if this is a little off topic, but if you're ever in Western Canada,the Reynold-Alberta Museum is a definite must see.Ken________________________________________________________________________________